Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Julian Kaczor Named Goodyear Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Julian Kaczor of Utica, New York, has been named the 33rd annual Goodyear Highway Hero for pulling an injured motorist from a burning car.
Trail King Launches Specialty Trailer Models
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trail King Industries Inc. introduced several specialty trailers here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 31, 2016Wabco Adds Video Analytics to Lane-Departure System
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wabco introduced the next generation of its lane-departure warning system and pointed to air disc brakes as a key component for the emergence of autonomous driving technologies.
Dupré Logistics President Tom Voelkel to Retire March 31
Tom Voelkel, president and chief commercial officer for Dupré Logistics, will retire March 31 after 33 years with the company.
March 29, 2016Cummins, Olayan Form Joint Venture Company, Cummins Arabia, in Middle East
Engine maker Cummins Inc. and the Olayan Group announced they have formed Cummins Arabia, a 50-50, three-country distribution joint venture company in the Middle East.
March 29, 2016Suppliers Offer Systems That Monitor Drivers’ Faces for Alertness
Several technology suppliers are offering onboard systems that monitor the driver’s face for signs of distraction or drowsiness.
Adoption of Trailer Aerodynamics Continues to Grow, Report Finds
Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.
ITLC Corner: Omnichannel Networks Demand Flexibility
Retailers are working to identify technologies that will help them build better omnichannel networks, with everything from warehouse distribution systems to mobile devices for in-store staff included in the mix.
Meritor Wabco Appoints Matthew Stevenson President
Meritor Inc. and Wabco Holdings Inc., parent companies of the 50-50 joint venture Meritor Wabco, announced that they have appointed Matthew Stevenson president of Meritor Wabco, effective immediately.
March 17, 2016Cummins Revamps Medium-Duty Engines for Stricter EPA Emissions Regulations
INDIANAPOLIS — Cummins Inc. unveiled its medium-duty engine lineup March 1 at the Work Truck Show here.